Number the Stars Quiz Chapter 1 & 2

What language does the soldier use to address Annemarie?

• English

• Danish

• German

• French

Why do Annemarie and Ellen race each other?

• For fun and exercise

• To practice for an upcoming athletic meet

• To escape from the soldiers

• To impress a shopkeeper

What advice does Mrs. Rosengiveto Annemarie and Ellen regarding the soldiers?

• Ignore them and go about your day.

• Be polite and respectful towards them.

• Avoid getting their attention and blend in with the crowd.

• Report any suspicious behavior to the authorities.

Which statement best describes the main theme of the chapter?

• The joy of carefree childhood play in a peaceful neighborhood.

• The everyday challenges of living under Nazi occupation.

• The importance of family and friends in difficult times.

• The innocence of children faced with adult anxieties.

What secret activity does Peter Neilsen bring to Annemarie's family?

• Gifts from relatives in Sweden

• Food supplies from the black market

• Illegal newspapers about the Resistance

• Letters from friends in Germany

What hidden meaning does Mrs. Johansen convey when she mentions the soldiers leaving?

• Their departure is imminent and inevitable.

• It depends on the outcome of the Resistance efforts.

• It will happen once their supplies run out.

• She doesn't believe it will ever happen.

What motivates Kirsti to want a cupcake?

• A recent birthday celebration

• A memory of happier times before the war

• An advertisement she saw in a shop window

• A promise her mother made years ago

What literary device is used in the phrase 'they were always on this corner, as unimportant as lampposts'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

What can be inferred about the future course of the story based on the events of this chapter?

• Annemarie and Ellen will become actively involved in the Resistance.

• The family's life will become increasingly dangerous due to the soldiers.

• Kirsti's childish naivety will lead to serious consequences.

• The community will unite to oppose the occupying forces.

How does Kirsti react to the soldiers?

• She is scared and hides.

• She is angry and defiant.

• She is curious and unafraid.

• She is indifferent and unaware.